The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 20,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
168.7
168.4 in
Length
168.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.12 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
16
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
